Investigations undertaken by Ministries of Health in Mali and Guinea, assisted by WHO, have clarified the early exposure history of Mali’s first Ebola case.
The index case in Mali, a 2-year-old girl who resided with her family in the urban commune of Beyla, Guinea, was diagnosed with Ebola, in Kayes, Mali, on 23 October and died on the following day.

Mali’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola virus disease. The Ministry received positive laboratory results, from PCR testing, on Thursday and informed WHO immediately. In line with standard procedures, samples are being sent to a WHO-approved laboratory for further testing and diagnostic work.

April 2014

Implementation report on the health activities

In the complex humanitarian crisis, which has had serious consequences for the population of Mali, the WHO Representatives Office implemented a set of Health Cluster actions. These interventions strengthened the capacity of the office and the coordination of health partners. The activities have improved access to health care in the northern and central regions of Mali and ensured disease-control. The morbidity and mortality has reduced and lives has been saved during the crisis. These are the first steps towards early rehabilitation of the health system.

Health response to the crisis in Mali

Health Cluster partners require US$ 29 million to address the health needs of the population affected by the crisis in Mali in 2013, of which US$ 12 million are urgently needed for priority activities in the next six months

2012

Mali is faced with a major nutritional, humanitarian and security crisis. The resilience of the population has been undermined by waves of displacement and serious food shortages. An estimated 4.6 million people are at risk of food insecurity. From the beginning of the year to 30 September, 219 cases of cholera, which include 19 deaths have been recorded in Northern Mali (8.67% fatality rate). The health centers in Northern Mali don’t have regular provision in medicine. In Southern Mali the health centers are struggling to provide appropriate health services and manage the medical complications related to severe malnutrition.